Position at British Museum

Scientist - Amara West Archaeobotanist
Dept Conservation and Scientific Research
British Museum

Fixed Term; 12 months

The British Museum is currently recruiting a scientist to work
within the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, in
close collaboration with the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan.
The post holder will be required to undertake scientific examination
and identification of seeds, grain, fruits, legumes etc, from the
British Museum's excavations at Amara West in northern Sudan and
document, report and publish these findings. The research will be
undertaken using a range of microscopical techniques, making use of
the full range of analytical equipment available at the Museum. The
work will contribute to the major Leverhulme Trust funded project
Health and diet in ancient Nubia through political and climate
change

    <URL:http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/
        research_projects/amara_west_research_project.aspx>

In support of this work and where appropriate the post holder will
also be given the opportunity to undertake scientific analysis on
other related material to broaden their experience by addressing a
range of curatorial and conservation enquiries within the Museum
context. You will be required to produce reports, publications and
presentations related to project work as well as to participate in
outreach activities and to contribute to in-house lecture
programmes.    The ideal candidate will have a strong archaeological
science background and hold a science, archaeological sciences,
archaeobotany or botany degree, or equivalent. You will have
considerable experience in the analysis of archaeological plant
remains, particularly seeds, grains, fruits, legumes etc, experience
in application and use of a range of microscopy techniques, the
design of research projects, the analysis of related plant remains
e.g. phytoliths, and some experience in the analysis of other
organic museum/archaeological objects. Good organisational,
communication and research skills are essential, combined with an
ability to work in inter-disciplinary project teams and to
disseminate your work to a range of audiences.

Closing Date: 12 noon,  October 2010 (ref: 77188W)

For more information see

    <URL:http://www.britishmuseum.org/the_museum/jobs.aspx>

Catherine Higgitt
Department of Conservation and Scientific Research
The British Museum
+44 20 7323 8679


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